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DHYG 41402 - Advanced Dental Hygiene Theory For Special Needs Patients

UAFS Legacy Course Number: DHYG 4142
Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2 Lecture
Offered: Fall

Study and application of advanced clinical concepts. Preparation for the dental hygienist to implement dental health care services in a variety of public health settings for children and adults. Legal issues in dealing with patients with special needs, institutional access, and liability are addressed.

Prerequisite: DHYG 31103 - Clinic I Theory , DHYG 32102 - Periodontology I , DHYG 32133 - Dental Hygiene Clinic I , DHYG 34403 - Pharmacology , and DHYG 34503 - General And Oral Pathology , or current dental hygiene licensure
Corequisite: DHYG 41202 - Clinic II Theory , DHYG 42204 - Dental Hygiene Clinic II , DHYG 43101 - Periodontology II , DHYG 43702 - Dental Nutrition , DHYG 44603 - Dental Materials , and DHYG 45102 - Local Anesthesia And Nitrous Oxide  


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